Chelsea beat Everton as Martinez goes to hospital

Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 on October 17 as goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital after a head collision with defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Pedro Neto scored both goals, giving Chelsea their first Premier League clean sheet since January. Martinez was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after receiving several minutes of treatment. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Martinez had left the stadium conscious and was in hospital for precautionary tests. Alonso said after the match that Martinez had suffered a concussion, but added that he had seen only one clip of the incident and did not know more. No medical findings or recovery timetable were reported. The available update came from Alonso, rather than a separate medical statement. The collision occurred in the 68th minute as Martinez and Branthwaite challenged for a free kick delivered into the penalty area. Medical staff from both teams attended, and play was stopped for more than eight minutes. Martinez was replaced by Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut for Chelsea and played the remainder of the match. Branthwaite underwent concussion...